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For another box by this maker, see lot 227.
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BY GABRIEL-RAOUL MOREL (FL. 1797-1832), MARKED, WITH THE THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, PARIS 1798-1809 AND EXCISE MARKS FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-1838
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A FRENCH GOLD SNUFF-BOX
BY GABRIEL-RAOUL MOREL (FL. 1797-1832), MARKED, WITH THE THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, PARIS 1798-1809 AND EXCISE MARKS FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-1838
rectangular box with rounded corners and convex sides, the hinged cover and base with panels of engine-turning within reeded gold borders, the sides chased with acanthus and foliate scrolls on a sablé ground, slightly raised chased thumbpiece
2½ in. (65 mm.) wide
1¾ oz. (52 gr.)
BY GABRIEL-RAOUL MOREL (FL. 1797-1832), MARKED, WITH THE THIRD STANDARD MARK FOR GOLD, PARIS 1798-1809 AND EXCISE MARKS FOR GOLD, PARIS 1819-1838
rectangular box with rounded corners and convex sides, the hinged cover and base with panels of engine-turning within reeded gold borders, the sides chased with acanthus and foliate scrolls on a sablé ground, slightly raised chased thumbpiece
2½ in. (65 mm.) wide
1¾ oz. (52 gr.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 20% on the buyer's premium.
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